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QLTT course overview

What?

Being qualified in multiple jurisdictions greatly increases the marketability of individual lawyers and the capability of their firms. The Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test (QLTT) is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and qualifies international lawyers, Scottish solicitors and barristers of England and Wales to practise as solicitors in England and Wales. The College of Law is the UK’s leading provider of QLTT and is recognised for its high quality training and high success rate. Courses are available on a public or in-house basis.

Please note that the SRA has replaced the QLTT with the new Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme (QLTS) from 1 September 2010. More information on QLTS.

Important information for QLTT Head III candidates 

Who?

The QLTT is available until August 2013 for candidates who have been granted a Certificate of Eligibility from the SRA prior to 31 August 2010.  Any applications submitted after this date will come under the new Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme. Further information on the QLTS.

The QLTT is a compulsory SRA requirement for all international lawyers, Scottish solicitors and barristers of England and Wales who wish to qualify as solicitors in England and Wales.

The amount of subjects areas (or ‘Heads’) you need to be tested on will depend on the jurisdiction you qualified in. In order to sit QLTT Tests you must obtain a Certificate of Eligibility from the SRA – this will confirm which Heads you need to take. Here’s a guide to the requirements covering some of the more common primary jurisdictions:

Primary jurisdiction  QLTT Head(s) required 
Most Commonwealth countries, Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), India and barristers of England and Wales Head III
EU countries, Quebec, Sri Lanka Heads I, II, III and IV
Israel, South Africa Heads I, III and IV
Scottish solicitors Head I
USA, Nigeria Heads I, II and III

For more information on jurisdictions, eligibility requirements and how to apply for a Certificate of Eligibility, please visit the SRA website.

Why our QLTT?

  • We’re the UK’s leading QLTT provider and exclusive QLTT provider to leading law firms
  • We offer Test sittings in a range of locations – including international sittings in Hong Kong, New Delhi, Mumbai and Sydney
  • Our QLTT training is designed and delivered by experienced practitioners and provides a wide range of flexible face-to-face, distance learning and online options
  • Save money with our comprehensive study, revision and Test packages
  • Complete Head III training and Test in just seven consecutive days with our intensive fast-track route
  • We have wide experience of supporting international students and all delegates have access to our QLTT Helpdesk for pre-Test e-mail queries

How?

QLTT Tests cover four core subject areas known as 'Heads':

  • Head I – Property
  • Head II – Litigation (Civil or Criminal)
  • Head III – Professional Conduct and Accounts
  • Head IV – Principles of Common Law

The Heads you are required to take are determined by the SRA, based on your relevant experience, title and ‘primary jurisdiction’ (where you first qualified as a lawyer). You must obtain a Certificate of Eligibility from the SRA before you can sit any QLTT Tests – this will confirm which Heads you are required to take.

We offer Tests for all four QLTT Heads – with more sittings in more locations than any other provider:

QLTT Test options 

It is not compulsory to attend training before sitting QLTT Tests, but this is highly recommended to maximise your chances of success. We offer a wide range of study options including distance learning, face-to-face tuition, online revision and mock Tests:

QLTT study options 

Please note that the SRA has replaced the QLTT with the new Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme (QLTS) from 1 September 2010:

More information on QLTS 

When and where?

In 2012, we are offering four sittings in London (February, April, July, and October).

We also offer the Head III Test in Hong Kong, Mumbai, New Delhi and Sydney (April (not Sydney due to a Public Holiday) and October).

QLTT course dates 

Please note: in 2013 the College will be offering three sittings in London Moorgate (February, April and July) and we will offer sittings at all our overseas venues in April and July.

How much?

Our study and Tests can be booked individually or in cost-effective packages:

QLTT course fees 

Book QLTT

Simply download our QLTT booking form:

Book QLTT 

In-house QLTT

We have extensive experience and expertise in delivering the QLTT on an in-house basis for organisations with a number of delegates – either at one of our centres or your chosen venue. We work closely with organisations to ensure our cost-effective training solutions meet their individual needs and requirements. Our high standard of service and training receives consistently excellent feedback from both training managers and delegates.

To discuss how we can meet your organisation's requirements or for more information, please call our Client Contact Centre on 0800 289997 (international +44 (0)1483 216000) or get in touch via our Contact us page.

Find out more

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